TIP #3 - Eco-conscious style. Hmmmm. Not buying anything new that was made eco-friendly. But I suppose wearing what you have IS eco conscious. So I'm good here. As long as it's not the blazer with shoulder pads from 1991.

TIP #4 - The cinched waist. I can do this. But oh, it's not nearly as comfortable as going uncinched. I have some belts to cinch outfits with - skinny, wide, suede, leather, patent you name it, I've got it. But I always find myself fussing with the belt and shirt all day. I tried wearing a skinny belt with a shirt last week and Elli gave it a thumbs down. "Doesn't look like you mom." she said. I guess I'll have to work on this one.

TIP #5 - Romantic ruffles. Yeah! I have a few shirts with ruffles. So we're good here too.

I feel much better now. I'm confident I can mix and match what I have to look somewhat stylish. Of course if anyone out there wants to send me some new duds to show off - I would be more than willing to accept.

There is no shame in asking. If you don't ask for it you won't get it. I know THAT for a fact.

My laptop that I use for work was a hand-me-down black MacBook that had seen better days. I used this Mac for 3+ years when finally I couldn't take it anymore. I marched into our IT guys office pleading for a new computer. He reached under his desk and handed me a brand new MacBook Pro. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? All I had to do this whole flippin' time was ask? NO. WAY. Of course, the computer was originally intended for someone else (they didn't like it.) I grabbed that sucker and ran before he had a chance to rethink what he just did and take it back.